Week 10 brings a familiar fantasy football headache at wide receiver, with A.J. Brown, Amon-Ra St.
Brown and Garrett Wilson all carrying injury designations into the weekend. Mike Evans was ruled out on Friday, while Tank Dell, Jakobi Meyers, Rashee Rice, Deebo Samuel and George Pickens were all cleared off the injury report.
A.J. Brown is the name to watch most closely.
The New England Patriots wideout returned from injured reserve only to land back on the shelf in Week 8, and he has now missed two straight games. This week, he showed up with ankle and knee issues, but he did manage three limited practices before being listed as questionable.
Brown has already played in a week where he only logged limited practices, doing so in Week 6 after his first return from injured reserve, and his chances of playing here look a little better than 50/50.
Garrett Wilson’s outlook is more encouraging. The New York Jets receiver sat out last week because of a concussion, but he got back on the practice field this week and worked twice in a limited capacity before finishing with a full practice. He was tagged questionable, but that full session is a strong sign he’s moving through the concussion protocol in time to suit up.
Amon-Ra St. Brown is dealing with the same rib issue that put him on the report last week, and the script looks almost identical.
He was limited all three days before receiving a questionable designation, just as he was a week ago before playing. Given his track record of pushing through injuries, there’s no concern about his status for Sunday.
There are a few other receivers worth monitoring as the week closes. Ladd McConkey was added to the report with a back issue and did not practice over the first two days, putting him on shaky ground unless he can get back on the field Saturday. Right now, he looks headed for questionable at best.
Omar Cooper Jr. enters the weekend questionable with an ankle injury, but he finished the week with a full practice after being limited on the first two days, which points toward him playing. Adonai Mitchell was a late addition to the Jets’ report with a knee issue, but he also logged a full practice and should be available.
Jordan Addison is a tougher read. He practiced fully Wednesday and Thursday before being added to the report Friday with a thumb issue, then limited and tagged questionable.
Head coach Kevin O’Connell said after practice that Addison was injured at practice, according to The Athletic’s Alec Lewis. That’s not a great sign, especially with a thumb injury making life difficult for a wideout, and his odds of playing sit around 50/50.
Denzel Boston is trending the wrong way, too. The Cleveland Browns rookie was listed with a toe injury, missed the first two practices of the week, then returned for a limited session Friday and was labeled questionable. But after practice, Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com reported that Boston was seen walking through the locker room in a boot, which makes it look unlikely he’ll play Sunday.
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Lions Munich Game Just Got A Halftime Twist Fans Will Notice
The Patriots trip to Munich already carried plenty of intrigue, and now the NFL has added a halftime act that should fit the setting. Cage The Elephant will perform during the International Series game between New England and Detroit, bringing an American rock presence to a stage the league has been using to lean into local flavor and big-event atmosphere.
The bands selection also gives the matchup a little extra texture for fans following along from afar. Cage The Elephant has built a sizable catalog with six albums and two Grammy Awards for Best Rock Album, and the league pointed to the groups ties to Germany and its rock tradition in announcing the show. For a game that already stands out on the schedule, the halftime break just became part of the draw too. [Read more 🡒]
Dan Campbell Just Raised The Stakes For Patriots In Munich
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For the Patriots, the timing is tricky. They head into Germany dealing with some missing pieces and trying to bounce back from a loss to the Packers, knowing another slip would mean a second straight defeat. Against a Detroit team that sounds intent on making the most of the moment, New England will need a cleaner performance to keep the week from turning into a bigger problem. [Read more 🡒]
Patriots Suddenly Face A TreVeyon Henderson Problem That Could Linger
TreVeyon Hendersons sudden move to injured reserve leaves the Patriots with an immediate backfield question at a time when they can least afford one. The rookie running back was hospitalized because of an illness, and the team will be without him for at least four games, including Week 10 and the three games that follow the bye.
The timing only adds to the concern, coming just after the trade deadline and putting the spotlight on New Englands remaining running backs to carry the load. There is also a chance Hendersons absence stretches beyond that initial window, which means the Patriots may have to sort out a longer-term answer while waiting to see how his recovery unfolds. [Read more 🡒]